York Travel Tips

Insider advice for your York vacation

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kristin5683
Globetrotter
Nov 16, 2008
Clifford's Tower 5 stars
Travel Tip: Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower was named after Roger de Clifford who was hanged there in 1322. The structure, or something like it, had been in place for around 200 years before that. Today, you can still see... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: architecture history york

neilray
Adventurer
Oct 13, 2008
Trains from York 4 stars
Travel Tip: National Railway Museum

For anyone with a liking for the old days of the steam train or seeing some of the fastest machines ever built, this is a real treat. The National Railway Museum is the largest rail museum in the... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: museum rail trains historic

gregory957
Globetrotter
Jun 10, 2008
The Ghost Trail of York 4 stars
Travel Tip: The Ghost Trail of York

It was at the stroke of 7:30 PM when we began our walk along the Ghost Trail of York as the first group for the evening. As we walked along the trail for a good hour and ten minutes or so, our... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
Jun 10, 2008
The Shambles: a beautiful historical street 5 stars
Travel Tip: The Shambles

I don't suppose that you could call The Shambles a regular tourist attraction that you would find in just about any brochure, but I would definitely recommend everyone to visit. The Shambles just... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 12, 2008
Angel Inn 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Angel Inn

During the time we spent in York, we stumbled upon a restaurant that we both thought was a home at first, but a woman welcomed us in for lunch and a drink. At first, we politely declined and were... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 12, 2008
The Blue Bicycle 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Blue Bicycle

When my girlfriend and I took a week to visit York, we went to a beautiful little restaurant known as "The Blue Bicycle" for dinner. The place was pretty small, but it was definitely intimate and... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
The Danish Kitchen 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Danish Kitchen

While walking around in York one day with my girlfriend, we went past a restaurant that had the unimaginative name of "Danish Kitchen." The place apparently used to be located in a different... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
BoBo LoBo: The Havana 5 stars
Bar Review: BoBo LoBo: The Havana

While in York, my girlfriend and I wanted to stay out a bit late after our friends went home, and we wanted to have a drink to end the evening on a more relaxing note, and the bar at BoBo LoBo... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
BoBo LoBo: the restaurant 5 stars
Restaurant Review: BoBo LoBo: the restaurant

While in York, my girlfriend and I met up with a couple of friends for dinner at an apparently popular Latin American restaurant in the area, known as "BoBo LoBo." We shared an order of nachos as... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Campana's Ristorante 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Campana's Ristorante

We stumbled upon a beautiful Italian restaurant while walking around in York one day, known as "Campana's Ristorante." It's about as close to Italy as you can get, and the prices here are... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Maxi's Restaurant 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Maxi's Restaurant

When my girlfriend insisted upon us dining at a place called "Maxi's Restaurant," I was expecting to find a little corner bistro or something similar to that, but a traditional Asian-style... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
The Drovers Arms 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Drovers Arms

My girlfriend, who is originally from the Yorkshire area, dragged me to the town of York to get a better understanding and view of the place she grew up in. While we were there, she insisted that... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Russels Restaurant 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Russels Restaurant

Out of all of the restaurants we visited during our stay in the town of York, I think that Russells Restaurant had to be one of my top three favourites. My girlfriend took me here to get a taste... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
The Lime House Restaurant 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Lime House Restaurant

Now, I haven't got the slightest clue why this place was given its name: The Lime House Restaurant. Odd enough as it is, the restaurant is blue, both on the inside and on the outside. It's a bit... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
The Indian Lounge 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Indian Lounge

When my girlfriend dragged me to York to get to know a bit more about her background, having been born and raised there, she wanted to take me to a place called "Vanilla Black," which was... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Red Chilli 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Red Chilli

While we were in York, we had visited quite a few Asian restaurants, but this one, Red Chilli, beats 'em all. The food here is delicious, cooked to perfection, just the way you order it. When my... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Ashfields 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Ashfields

I was taken by surprise when we pulled up to a university when I thought that we were going out for dinner at a restaurant called Ashfields. This was, in fact, the actual place, which was a very... [more]
gregory957
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Jasmine 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Jasmine

While in York, my girlfriend and I ate at a beautiful little restaurant called "Jasmine." We loved every minute of our time there, especially once our food arrived. I ordered an appetizer of... [more]